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Formats:

ART, CSD, DST, EXP, JEF, HUS, PCS, PES, SEW, VIP, XXX

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Price $15

This collection is part of the StitchBucks program.

Step 1

You need:

hoop 2 x layers water-soluble stablizer
fabric of choice
thread to match your fabric
puffy batting (any type will do)
embroidery scissors

Step 2

Stitch first default color.
This is a running stitch which indicates the area the fabric must be placed on

Step 3

Place batting on top of running stitch and cover with your fabric

Step 4

Stitch second default color
which again is a running stitch and will secure the batting and fabric in place

Step 5

This is what your project should look like
I recommend NOT to cut the excess fabric away at this time
Carefully follow the instructions as set out in this tutorial to ensure a perfect project - first time!

Step 6

Stitch the next color
it will be a stippeling stitch covering the area around your design

Step 7

The 4th color will be the design
Choose a thread color to match your fabric

Step 8

Remove hoop from embroidery machine WITHOUT interferring with the hooped fabric
At the back, spray adhesive spray and stick lining or fabric to the back

Step 9

Replace hoop in your embroidery machine and stitch the next color (which will be a running stitch)
This running stitch will secure the lining in place
DO NOT cut away excess fabric now.

Step 10

Carefully keep an eye on your design while the final satin outline will be stitched
Interrupt your design when a zigzag stitch secured the edge of your design

Step 11

Remove hoop from embroidery machine and ONLY NOW cut away the excess fabric from the front and from the back

Step 12

You may now trim as close as possible
Your fabric will not tear away from the satin stitching as it has been properly secured

Step 13

This is what the back of your design should look like at this stage

Step 14

This is what the front of your design should look like at this stage

Step 15

NOW replace hoop in embroidery machine and continue where you interrupted your final stitching
The satin stitches will cover all raw edges neatly

Step 16

This is what the front of your design should look like at this stage

Step 17

This is what the back of your design should look like at this stage

Step 18

Finish the loop in the same manner

Step 19

Attach loop with button on either side and your towel topper is finished and ready to attach your towel

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